HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 2021 National Nurses WeekNational Nurses Week Proclamation
May 6 – 12, 2021
Whereas, the over 3 million registered nurses in the United States constitute our nation’s largest
health care profession; and
Whereas, the nursing profession plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes, increasing
access, coordinating care and reducing health-care costs; and
Whereas, the depth and breadth of the registered nursing profession meet the different and
emerging health care needs of the American population in a wide range of settings; and
Whereas, a renewed emphasis on primary and preventive health care will require better
utilization of all of our nation’s registered nursing resources; and
Whereas, more qualified registered nurses will be needed in the future to meet the increasingly
complex needs of health care consumers in this community; and
Whereas, along with the American Nurses Association, the Springfield City Council has
declared the week of May 6–12 as National Nurses Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean VanGordon, Mayor of the City of Springfield, do hereby
proclaim May 6 -12, 2021 National Nurses Week in Springfield, Oregon and urge all residents to
join me in this special observance.
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Sean VanGordon
Mayor